Monte's 04 Build Thread
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Logistics Pro
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From: Tewksbury, MA
Another update form last night, the weather didn't hold out unfortunately and it started raining around 9:00 PM which is a good think that i didn't start on the truck because the POR would have been wet still. However i still made good use of my time and painted 90% of the driver side fender.
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I also got the cowl installed before dark and the rain and cleaned out under the cowl to prevent all the crap from getting stuck in there like leaves and such.
Also i painted and installed my new decal on the New airbag!
BigBee i got a few pictures of the tank i think it came out of a gas truck and was mistitled on Ebay.
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I also got the cowl installed before dark and the rain and cleaned out under the cowl to prevent all the crap from getting stuck in there like leaves and such.
Also i painted and installed my new decal on the New airbag!
BigBee i got a few pictures of the tank i think it came out of a gas truck and was mistitled on Ebay.
Cargo Master
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You are correct that is from a Gas Excursion. That will be plug and play for your current setup but you will want to get a diesel sending unit and external pump when you do your swap.
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it should be 3/8" fuel line attached to the stainless lines. you can just remove the barb connectors off the tank side and double clamp the stainless side. Or I am just double clamping both sides.
Looking good by the way.
Looking good by the way.
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Are you referring to the flexible part and just basically cutting longer pieces and installing hte compression fitting on one and and clamping it to the fuel line? Sorry i havn't looked at my fuel lines yet just trying to visualize it lol.
Cargo Master
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Yes, in the diesel application it is actually suggested to double clamp to the sending unit as well and to get rid of the quick connects because they can actually introduce air into the fuel lines.
I am only saying to double clamp to your existing lines for now because you have said you are going to be buying and running full new lines with the upcoming swap.
I am only saying to double clamp to your existing lines for now because you have said you are going to be buying and running full new lines with the upcoming swap.
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Do you guys have any ideas how to remove the bed supports? I am orderibg new material tomorrow morning for the supports.
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Thought I would make my way to this side of the forum sense it has been a while and your truck is looking fantastic by the way.
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I feel like grinding them would be way too much work, but the bed floor would be fine.
I've seen spot weld drills, but that will put holes in the floor.
Is it your future father-in-law that has a body shop? Maybe check with him.
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With air being introduce into the fuel line it will wreak havoc on the injectors and can cause rough idle and stalling. The hutch and harpoon mod fixes all this and is a must with the diesel.
Thought I would make my way to this side of the forum sense it has been a while and your truck is looking fantastic by the way.
Thought I would make my way to this side of the forum sense it has been a while and your truck is looking fantastic by the way.
I am assuming they are spot welded on. I was taught to use an air chisel, but it will almost certain dent the heck out of the bed floor....
I feel like grinding them would be way too much work, but the bed floor would be fine.
I've seen spot weld drills, but that will put holes in the floor.
Is it your future father-in-law that has a body shop? Maybe check with him.
I feel like grinding them would be way too much work, but the bed floor would be fine.
I've seen spot weld drills, but that will put holes in the floor.
Is it your future father-in-law that has a body shop? Maybe check with him.
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The spot weld bits I have used are like a small hole saw bit, they are pretty good and way better than a standard bit. Definately worth the money.
Here is a link to what I used before. The very bottom of the page.
http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotwe...d_Cutters.html
Here is a link to what I used before. The very bottom of the page.
http://www.blairequipment.com/Spotwe...d_Cutters.html
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I just bought a Spot Weld Cutter bit on Amazon for $15 seems like the best option I have to not create through holes in my floor. I also purchased a bulk pack (12 cans) of Fluid film to coat all 4 of my vehicles before winter lol. The truck is getting a heavy coating of it, the Expedition will be decently covered as well and I will get as much as I can of my 95 and the Fiancé's Focus because those door panels are starting to rust now.
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I feel your pain.
I still have 3 more vehicles to undercoat and the clock has really set me back... It will be dark when I get home now.... I need a major outdoor lighting upgrade. Or even better, a proper sized garage lol.
I still have 3 more vehicles to undercoat and the clock has really set me back... It will be dark when I get home now.... I need a major outdoor lighting upgrade. Or even better, a proper sized garage lol.
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I know the clock screwed me! I used to get home as the sun was going down so it was light out enough to set up my work lights but now it will be down before I even get out of class/work lol. Once I get the passenger side POR'd tonight however I wont need to really work outside again jus ton the bed and stuff inside the garage which has ok lighting...enough to work lol.
Also took a quick crack at making a console template yesterday I have a better way of doing it tough and will redo it this weekend.
